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the idea of a caricature is to exaggerate the features someone is most insecure about. That's what Spitting Image is.

That is literally bullying. especially when those insecurities are something that can not be fixed. You can't excuse bullying because "it's for humor." It's cruel.

I think Dario will be fine. I don't have much sympathy.

And yes, it is indeed because he's a billionaire actively shaping a worse society. Not because it's okay to make fun of impediments when it's on rich people.

You can't bully someone so much more powerful. Bullying is saying AI will replace devs, 10% chance of everybody dying, etc.

I can excuse bullying powerful people in all cases, especially when it's funny

Bullying implies a power imbalance that does not exist here

If you can't see it as jocks bullying the nerds, then see it as just harassment. You are getting caught up on the exact words and not that it makes whoever a jerk to put people down.

Search "punching down vs punching up in comedy" and you'll understand why it's not bullying.

I still don't get it. Especially with shows with large distribution merely being a public figure pails in comparison. Dario has no ability to defend himself here. Any post he makes on social media is unable to reach the same people. The idea that public figures can be bullied and harassed just serves bullies' interest in defining a way to morally continue their antics of hurting others.

> public figures can be bullied and harassed

But he's not being bullied and being harassed. He's a public figure and he has fuck you money. If he doesn't like people making jokes about him, he can simply shut up, disappear from public space and live comfortable life without ever working again.

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